Top Rated Documentary TV Series - Page 29

Dear Mama

2023

Dear Mama

2023
8.5
Explore the history of activist Afeni Shakur and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, two voices that could not be silenced. Told through the eyes of the people who knew them best, this series is an intimate wide-angle portrait of the most inspiring and dangerous mother-son duo in American history, whose unified message of freedom, equality, persecution and justice are more relevant today than ever.
The Principles of Pleasure

2022

The Principles of Pleasure

2022
6.6
Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.
Dinner Club

2021

Dinner Club

2021
7.2
Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco undertakes six trips across Italy to rediscover its most authentic cuisine with famous actors for each destination.
The Great Escapists

2021

The Great Escapists

2021
6.2
Shipwrecked on a remote desert island, Hammond and Belleci use their engineering and scientific skills to not only to survive, but to construct a paradise island playground.
Absurd Planet

2020

Absurd Planet

2020
4.7
A cast of quirky critters and Mother Nature herself narrate this funny science series, which peeks into the lives of Earth's most incredible animals.
Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural

2016

Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural

2016
8.5
Ryan Bergara (a believer in the supernatural) and Shane Madej (a skeptic) travel to alleged haunted locations to investigate paranormal activity.
The Second World War

2003

The Second World War

2003
7.1
The biggest audiovisual work in Spanish over the biggest armed conflict of all time.
Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

2011

Louis Theroux: Miami Mega-Jail

2011
7.4
Louis takes an in-depth look at Miami's jail system, a vast holding pen for the unconvicted where most inmates are awaiting trial.
Natural World

1983

Natural World

1983
7.1
Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.
The Nazis: A Warning from History

1997

The Nazis: A Warning from History

1997
8.5
Documentary film series that examines Adolf Hitler and the Nazis' rise to power, their zenith, their decline and fall, and the consequences of their reign featuring archive footage and interviews with eyewitnesses.
I Shouldn't Be Alive

2005

I Shouldn't Be Alive

2005
7
The show features accounts of individuals and groups caught in dangerous scenarios, presented both through interviews and dramatic reenactments. The main focus is how the survivors survived and the decisions they made that kept them alive.
The Dark Side of Porn

2005

The Dark Side of Porn

2005
5.2
This documentary series examines the adult entertainment industry.
Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

1989

Michael Palin: Around the World in 80 Days

1989
7.3
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Get Gotti

2023

Get Gotti

2023
7.5
Murder. Extortion. Drug smuggling. Racketeering. The charges are mounting against John Gotti — but will any of them stick to the "Teflon Don"? Told from both sides of the law, this docuseries from the makers of "Fear City" follows the FBI's battle to bring down infamous mob boss.
Rubius Next Level Japón

2023

Rubius Next Level Japón

2023
9
Bill Russell: Legend

2023

Bill Russell: Legend

2023
7.1
Winningest NBA champion and civil rights icon Bill Russell builds a larger-than-life legacy on and off the court in this biographical documentary.
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence

2023

Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence

2023
7.7
A group of bright Sarah Lawrence College students fall under the dark influence of a friend's father, Larry Ray. With unprecedented access to the survivors who lived with Ray, the series follows the cult from its origins through its still-unfolding aftermath.
Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi

2022

Indian Predator: The Butcher of Delhi

2022
6
A series of mutilated bodies and taunting notes left outside a Delhi jail sends police hunting for a seasoned killer with a grudge against the system.
7 vs. Wild

2021

7 vs. Wild

2021
8.4
Abandoned in the swedish wilderness seven candidates struggle to survive for seven days. Everybody has to get along with seven previously selected items and the clothes they are wearing. Who remains after seven days and collected the most points in the challenges of the day wins. No camera crew, no contact to the outer world, complete isolation.
FC Bayern - Behind the Legend

2021

FC Bayern - Behind the Legend

2021
7.9
For the first time in their history, FC Bayern Munich gives us unfettered access to the locker room and behind the scenes at this top club. The 6-part documentary covers the turbulent season after their Champions League triumph in Lisbon, celebrates the legendary victories from the past, and links momentous events in Bayern's history to the current team.